Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida

Elon University; Elon (NC); Remote; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 annual days off, including holidays

Tuition remission for undergraduate &

Retirement plan with 8% university贡献

Health, dental, vision insurance & on‑

Zusammenfassung

Elon University is seeking a Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida to lead undergraduate recruitment for Florida and manage adjacent territories. The role is remote-based, 11-month regional, and requires extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and events within Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in regional admissions, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a virtual

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required; two years' experience in regional admissions, recruitment and/or marketing; three to five years preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; interpersonal and public speaking experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to cover assigned territory and visit campus; ability to work remote/virtually.

Aufgaben

• Travel: conduct information sessions, attend college fairs, visit campuses and partner schools.
• Territory management: develop recruitment strategies and coordinate travel for the Florida region and nearby territories.
• Application review: read and evaluate first-year applications and participate in admissions decisions.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Public speaking

Time management

Organization

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida

Location: Off Campus

Title: Regional Assistant Director of Admissions- Florida

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Location: Remote - Based in Florida

Position Summary
The regional assistant director of admissions is responsible for all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for students from Florida. In addition, this role will also provide territory management for Mississippi, Arkansas and Puerto Rico. The regional assistant director gives university information to prospective students and families through various communication methods. The regional assistant director is also responsible for territory development, along with building and maintaining strong relationships with high schools, counselors, and being active in relevant regional associations. The position is an 11-month regional position, and the ideal candidate will reside within 30 miles of Miami, Tampa or Orlando metro regions.

Benefits of Working at Elon

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service.
• After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Minimum Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree required. Two years' experience in regional admissions, recruitment and/or marketing required; three to five years preferred. Knowledge of the assigned territory is ideal. Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal and public speaking experience. Effective time management, organizational, and strong analytical skills to monitor territory development. Be able and willing to travel extensively to cover assigned territory and to visit campus. Demonstrated ability to work both independently, particularly in a virtual/remote setting, and as part of a team. Experience with event planning and service to students/parents. Willing and able to work irregular hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, privately and in a large group settings. Knowledge of the Spanish Language preferred, but not required.

Job Duties

• Travel
  • Conducts information sessions for high schools, community-based organizations, and independent counselors. Travel for 7-9 weeks of consistent travel in the fall, and 3-5 weeks of intermittent travel in the spring expected.
  • Attends college fairs and case study programming
  • Meets with students and families individually as a form of outreach and upon request
  • Plans and executes territory events
  • Exercises fiscal responsibility in using budget resources related to travel expenses.
• Territory Evaluation and Management
  • Develops and implements recruitment strategies designed to meet target recruitment goals
  • Analyzes the recruitment plan for assigned territory, planning recruitment travel that includes college fairs and school events, as well as independently scheduled programs.
• Application Review and Committee Decision-Making
  • Reads and evaluates completed first-year applications from assigned territory, meeting daily reading quota.
  • Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from all first-year applicant pools
  • Responds to decision inquiries made by high school counselors before and after release
• Communication and Outreach
  • Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquires.
  • Supports yield initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and high school counselors through targeted outreach including phone calls, emails, letter campaigns, etc.
• Campus Visit
  • Conducts virtual information sessions on a rotating basis, providing coverage for colleagues as needed
  • Supports admissions events by traveling to campus for yield events and completing duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Event Planning